tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post9003262621539490855..comments2016-09-14T09:46:34.432-04:00Comments on Hoopinion: Atlanta Hawks analysis. Full of optimism.: In Their Own WordsBret LaGreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000566742639583055noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-71076175070254271132008-04-09T11:48:00.000-04:002008-04-09T11:48:00.000-04:00How do professional players near the end of an 82 ...How do professional players near the end of an 82 game season not know how much effort is required to play defense? That's pathetic. And why didn't Woodson bench the entire first team when the lead got to 28 both to send a message to them they didn't deserve to be on the floor with the way they were playing and to get them badly needed rest? (Un?)fortunately, the Hawks have a couple of gimmes in games against Miami and New York and should have a shot against Orlando and Boston who will likely not be playing their starters at full force. They should still make the playoffs only to get demolished by Boston.Ronnoreply@blogger.com